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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.)
Local name: Albutra (Ilk.)
Indication: wound blood clotting
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Chop bark to produce 3 tbsp. Boil in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Use this for cleaning wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Eugenio; Juan (Nueva Ecija; Guimba; ; Bo. Kabaruan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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